• Master of Science in Communication at Wake Forest University is a 2-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The Master’s Degree in Communication at Wake Forest University provides a comprehensive study of the field in qualitative, quantitative, rhetorical, and critical methods.
  • The 4-semester program requires two research methods courses, one in rhetorical theory and criticism, the other in quantitative methods in communication studies.
  • Students select their additional courses from a range of graduate-only seminars or bridge seminars, where they learn in small classes with upper-level undergraduates.
  • During the first year, students enroll in a Communication Practicum with the Director of Graduate Studies.
  • In this one-hour course, students learn about the field of Communication and develop professional, pedagogical, and research skills. Students also meet individually with each faculty member, learning about her/his research, teaching, and service experience.
  • During the second year, students typically spend the fall semester finishing course work. In the spring, students work on their thesis.
  • At the end of the first year, students develop their main research question or argument for their thesis, in collaboration with their advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.
  • Students present their initial project proposal to the entire faculty in what is a very exciting opportunity for feedback and discussion.